BABE! Classes

I'm teaching at BABE! (Bay Area Beading Extravaganza)
Check out my classes HERE.
Also, check out the photos below.

12 Dancing Princesses

 Crystalline Crescents

 Roman Dodecahedron Secret Keeper

 Spherical Stars

Bead & Button Show 2017

It's OFFICIAL! Spherical Stars and DodecaBeadron are going to be classes at the Bead & Button Show 2017.

It is funny to me that of the 4 I submitted, my two beaded beads, both dodecahedrons, were selected. I love beaded beads and how the geometry of the structure comes through even though it is a piece of wearable art. These are fun to make but it will be interesting to see how others take on the challenge. I have lots of other beaded beads in mind for projects, so I'll have to get around to making them in my few and far between spare moments.

I'm officially an international beading instructor. I've been working on this all year and it has really paid off. 2 of the 4 classes I submitted were selected, for a rookie, that's great. I may get 4 next year, but I was hoping for 2 this year so I don't push it too hard my first time teaching on such a large scale. My classes here are relatively small and I don't have to provide the materials, so there is a lot more work for me to do in the next few months, finding the best beads for my kits. Plus, I have to pack them all nice and pretty for my students. Thankfully, I have lots of ideas and I've already been kitting out my other patterns. Crazy how all of this stacks skill on top of skill to get to the top. I'm over the moon with excitement and hope to fill my classes as soon as registration opens at the beginning of next year. Pass the word around to all fellow beaders. Thanks everyone for the support as I've been working toward this goal.

Spherical Stars

This design also came from the Potomac Bead Co. Challenge, but I never submitted it because it didn't feel right for what they were looking for. I knew I had other plans for it and now it is going to be a class if it gets accepted. (Fingers crossed)

This design is a dodecahedron core with stars overlayed which round out the sides. It is a fun design that whips up fairly quickly, though patience is needed with the crystals and embellishing all the sides. It is surprisingly good for beginners looking to get into structural geometric beadwork.

This one had three colors, but it also works well with two.

It completely changes the focus of the beaded bead allowing for the beader to customize theirs as they want.  Check back to see if this class makes the cut.

Thanks.